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Uh we personally have *** player who was affected by it. I don't want to share details. Um But so it's touched our program uh but it's also reinforces why we built this thing for something bigger than football. Uh It was an opportunity to talk to our players re reinforce why we're trying to build men that will have *** positive impact on our communities, especially uh the city of Birmingham. We obviously have issues with violence. Uh We feel like our kids here as they grow in the program can be um role models to young kids in the city that there's an alternative. Um So that's something where we'll talk to our players about, but you can fix the next generation. *** lot of that happens because of role models. You need young people to look and see role models as those that are going to school, getting an education, playing *** sport, pursuing *** passion, chasing their best, climbing mountains, whatever it is, not the easy road, right? The the violent road, the selfish road. And uh if our kids right now they were through our journey, serving the homeless, if that is something that is looked up to by our young people, then maybe the the other life is not as desirable for young people.
'It touched our program': Trent Dilfer says UAB football player affected by mass shooting
LIVE UPDATES | WHAT WE KNOW | THE VICTIMS | THE SCENE | FLOWERS | HUSH LOUNGE STATEMENTUniversity of Birmingham Head Football Coach Trent Dilfer said one of the players on the team has been affected by the mass shooting in Birmingham."I don't want to share details, but it's touched our program," Dilfer said.Four people are dead and 17 others were shot when multiple shooters fired on people outside in the open Saturday night, according to Birmingham police.It happened outside Hush, a hookah and cigar lounge on Magnolia Avenue in Five Points South. That is an entertainment district with restaurants and nightlife not far from UAB's campus.>>LIVE UPDATES: What we know about the shooting at Five Points SouthDilfer reiterated that this is why he tries to work with the players to showcase that this is more than just football."We are trying to build men that will have a positive impact on our communities, especially the city of Birmingham," Dilfer said. "We have issues with violence and we feel like our kids here as they grow in the program can be role models to young kids in the city...that there are an alternative." Role models should be going to school, playing a sport, pursuing their passion, climbing mountains and not being selfish or taking the easy road, Dilfer said.>> 'Like a war scene': Birmingham, Alabama mass shooting victim describes terrifying moments caught in gunfirePolice are asking anyone with information to submit evidence to the Birmingham Police Department's evidence submission portal. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. Tips can be sent to the FBI by calling 1-800-225-5324 or here. There is a combined $100,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
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LIVE UPDATES | WHAT WE KNOW | THE VICTIMS | THE SCENE | FLOWERS | HUSH LOUNGE STATEMENT
University of Birmingham Head Football Coach Trent Dilfer said one of the players on the team has been affected by the mass shooting in Birmingham.
"I don't want to share details, but it's touched our program," Dilfer said.
Four people are dead and 17 others were shot when multiple shooters fired on people outside in the open Saturday night, according to Birmingham police.
It happened outside Hush, a hookah and cigar lounge on Magnolia Avenue in Five Points South. That is an entertainment district with restaurants and nightlife not far from UAB's campus.
>>LIVE UPDATES: What we know about the shooting at Five Points South
Dilfer reiterated that this is why he tries to work with the players to showcase that this is more than just football.
"We are trying to build men that will have a positive impact on our communities, especially the city of Birmingham," Dilfer said. "We have issues with violence and we feel like our kids here as they grow in the program can be role models to young kids in the city...that there are an alternative."
Role models should be going to school, playing a sport, pursuing their passion, climbing mountains and not being selfish or taking the easy road, Dilfer said.
>> 'Like a war scene': Birmingham, Alabama mass shooting victim describes terrifying moments caught in gunfire
Police are asking anyone with information to submit evidence to the Birmingham Police Department's evidence submission portal. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. Tips can be sent to the FBI by calling 1-800-225-5324 or here. There is a combined $100,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
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